US-Iran Tensions & Military Posture: The U.S. has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK after a suspected terror plot investigation, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying there’s no direct link to the alleged Iranian role. Yemen & Red Sea Security: Rubio also reaffirmed Washington’s intent to “live by” its security commitments with Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks continue, while Yemen’s internationally recognized government pushes operations to retake territory including Sanaa. Energy & Hormuz Pressure: Iraq is seeking more tankers to better control oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz as the war makes shipping riskier, while Saudi Aramco warns global oil stockpiles are “scarily thin” and could take years to rebuild. Diplomacy & Regional Politics: Iran’s chief of staff warns any new war could spread to countries hosting U.S. forces, as Cyprus’ president and foreign minister trade barbs with Turkey over the Cyprus problem and regional approach. Business, Tech & Governance: Qatar highlights rising AI skills and infrastructure investment, while the UAE expands cyber resilience partnerships and Es’hailSat showcases sovereign satellite capabilities at CABSAT in Dubai. Domestic/Regional Governance: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz presses for deeper economic ties with Poland, and Serbia’s diaspora vote access in the UAE is set to be blocked for the first time since 2013.